Welcome to the Community, alefever35. I'd be delighted to guide you through moving your data from QuickBooks Online (QBO) to QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT) for Mac.
You'll initially need to convert the information from QBO to QBDT for Windows.
Before getting started, there's a few things you'll want to be aware of:
- A Windows computer with Internet Explorer 11 or higher will be required.
- QBDT for Windows will need to be the same version as your QBDT for Mac product, or earlier. You can refer to our Download a trial for QBDT resource to obtain a 30-day trial copy that can be used for this process.
- Your QBDT for Windows must be updated to its latest release before converting the file to QBDT for Mac.
Once you're prepared, you can begin your data migration.
Here's how:
- Export your files from QBO to QBDT for Windows.
- Make sure the company file's open in QBDT for Windows.
- Re-sort lists if necessary.
- Perform a Verify Data. This identifies most known issues within files and informs users if their Rebuild Data tool needs to be utilized afterwards.
- In the top menu bar, go to File, Utilities, then Copy Company File for QuickBooks Desktop for Mac. This creates a MAC.qbb file that can be restored in QBDT for Mac.
- Save your file in a preferred location. I'd recommend creating a backup copy as well.
- Restore the data in QBDT for Mac.
a. On your No Company Open window, click Browse.
b. Locate the file you'd like to open.
c. If your QBDT for Windows company file is stored in an external drive, it's recommended that you move it to a local area on the computer you're working with. This helps avoid data corruption.
d. Once you see a prompt asking if you want to restore a QBDT for Windows file, hit OK.
e. Enter an appropriate name for your restored file, then select Save.
Now your details from QBO will be imported into QBDT for Mac.
You'll additionally be able to find many useful resources about using QuickBooks in our help article archives.
I'll be here to assist if there's any questions. Have a wonderful day!
